Carpenter Service vs Nikkon
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nikkon leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,468, ahead of Carpenter Service at #7,164. Over the last 7 days Nikkon slipped 3 places and Carpenter Service slipped 15 places. Nikkon has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 1K+ active installs against 40+ for Carpenter Service. Downloads this week: Nikkon 10 and Carpenter Service 7.
| Metric | Carpenter Service | Nikkon |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,164 ▼ 15 | #1,468 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 10 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (18) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | May 27, 2026 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Current version | 0.3 | 1.2.02 |
| Best rank on record | #6,826 | #1,447 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2023 | Nov 2016 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Carpenter Service or Nikkon?
By active installs, Nikkon: 1K+ sites run it against 40+ for Carpenter Service, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Carpenter Service or Nikkon?
Nikkon, at #1,468 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Carpenter Service at #7,164. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Carpenter Service a block theme or a classic theme? And Nikkon?
Carpenter Service is a classic theme, Nikkon is a classic theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.